Strategic Data Analyst (H / F)

Vilmorin-Mikado is a Franco-Japanese seed producer that has specialized in creating, producing, and selling vegetable seeds for professionals since 1743. As a responsible partner in the vegetable food chain, Vilmorin-Mikado is committed to helping better nourish people everywhere. Our wide range of unique, original seeds is distributed on five continents in more than 100 countries. Vilmorin-Mikado has more than 1,000 employees and recorded sales of €230 million in 2022-2023, of which 15% was entirely devoted to research. World leader in carrots and witloof chicory, Vilmorin-Mikado is also a major player in salads, tomatoes, sweet peppers, kabocha squashes, daikon radishes and bunching onions. Nearly three centuries ago, Vilmorin-Mikado's founders began our Tree Seeds work, which actively contributes to rebuilding sustainable forests.

Vilmorin-Mikado is part of Limagrain, an agricultural cooperative and an international seed group owned by French farmers. Limagrain breeds, produces, and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food products. Focused on the genetic progress of plants, Limagrain is the fourth largest seed group worldwide.

Reference: 2025-10283

Location: Dourgne, Occitanie, France

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Function: RESEARCH & INNOVATION - RESEARCH OPERATIONS

Supervised by the Head of Research Operations (based in the USA), and in collaboration with 4 Research Operations Managers (based in France, Italy, Japan and USA) you will contribute to:

• Compile and cross-reference all the data in R&D Operations to make the best decisions (plant support process, workforce performance study, cross-functional projects, impact studies, KPI statistics per station, etc.). Thus, after a learning period, you will be able to propose improvements or even new research saving and supporting actions.
• Be in charge of recording, managing, and providing consolidated view on the allocation of resources (complete ROI assessment, resource demand, HR allocation, and finances support during OPEX and CAPEX reviews).
• Prepare data results (monthly) in English with different interlocutors (local and global team managers, marketing department, finance, HR etc.) in the formats that are best suited for global performance analysis (graphs, tables, detailed reports, etc.).
• Participate in supporting IT tools and databases (local or centralized), allowing good traceability and reliability of data.
• Flexible hours are required (adjustment of work schedules to collaborate with people located in other time zones will be offered). Plan for approximately 1 week of travel / year.

Skills: What We Expect of You

You have a Bachelor degree in Data management / analysis, mathematics, finance, marketing or agriculture. In addition, you have at least 1 year of experience in Data Analysis, ideally in a scientific field, and/or in an international company.

Position based in France in Ledenon (30) ideally or La Ménitré (49), speaking French would be a significant asset for better integration. Strong English proficiency is a must.

Your Benefits and Working Environment

• Remuneration (according to profile) over 13 months paid monthly.
• Working schedule: 37 hours / week with an extra 12 days off / year.
• Incentive bonus, profit-sharing bonus (according to seniority).
• Company restaurant, CSE benefits (holiday vouchers, gift vouchers, reduced price tickets, etc.), support and ability to work independently in global team setting.

Recruitment Process

• Optional: 1 phone call to verify information if not clear.
• 1 online interview with the Manager (USA) + HR member (FR).
• 2nd online interview with the Manager and a peer.
• 3rd interview (online or on-site) with a Director to validate your hiring.

Minimum Level of Education Required:

Bachelor's degree

Minimum Level of Experience Required:

1 year

Languages:

• French (2 - Intermediate)
• English (Strong proficiency)